In a highly anticipated lightweight fight, former champion Charles Oliveira will face rising star Arman Tsarukyan on the pay-per-view portion of UFC 300. Oliveira, ranked No. 1 in the lightweight division, will look to secure a victory that could potentially lead to a title fight later in 2024. Tsarukyan, currently ranked No. 4, will aim to prove himself against a tough opponent in Oliveira on April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Oliveira, known for his exciting fighting style, has been with the UFC since 2010 and has had a resurgence in his career in recent years. After a string of victories, including winning the UFC lightweight title, Oliveira’s reign was cut short due to missing weight in a title defense. Despite a setback in 2022 with a loss to Islam Makhachev, Oliveira bounced back with a TKO win over Beneil Dariush in June 2023. His upcoming fight against Tsarukyan at UFC 300 marks his return to the octagon.
Tsarukyan, with an impressive record of 21-3, made his UFC debut in 2019 with a close loss to Islam Makhachev, which earned him “Fight of the Night” honors. Since then, Tsarukyan has put together a five-fight win streak, a loss, and three additional wins, including a knockout victory against Beneil Dariush. With a combination of knockout wins, submission victories, and strong performances, Tsarukyan presents a formidable challenge for Oliveira at UFC 300.
Initially, Oliveira was favored in the betting odds against Tsarukyan, but as the fight approaches, Tsarukyan has become the favorite. With odds favoring Tsarukyan, the matchup promises to be an exciting clash of styles and skills. Both fighters have impressive statistics in striking, takedowns, and defenses, setting the stage for a competitive showdown that could potentially lead to title implications for the winner.
UFC 300 is a historic event featuring two title fights and a BMF title bout. With UFC CEO Dana White expecting record-breaking attendance at T-Mobile Arena, the event is shaping up to be a blockbuster night for MMA fans. Alongside the Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan matchup, the fight card includes exciting matchups such as Bo Nickal vs. Cody Brundage, Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic, Calvin Kattar vs. Aljamain Sterling, and more, making UFC 300 a must-watch event for fight fans around the world.
